Postbank SOC Ltd invites unemployed South African matriculants based in Bloemfontein and surrounding areas to apply for the 12-month Operations Learnership Programme 2026.
Learnership Application Closing Date: 07 August 2026
Learnership Location: Postbank Bloemfontein Office, Free State, South Africa
Postbank Operations Learnership Programme 2026
Postbank is offering unemployed matriculants an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience and formal training within the banking sector.
The programme is offered through Bank SETA discretionary funding and is aimed at candidates who want to begin their careers in banking and financial services.
Successful learners will complete practical workplace duties while attending classes for the theoretical component of the programme.
Although the vacancy heading mentions Pretoria, the advertisement clearly states that applications will only be considered for the Postbank Bloemfontein Office.
Learnership Programme Overview
Organisation: Postbank SOC Ltd
Programme: Operations Learnership Programme
Programme duration: 12 months
Qualification: Senior Certificate in Banking
Minimum education: Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 certificate
Experience required: No experience or up to six months
Target group: Unemployed matriculants
Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
Closing date: 07 August 2026
Application method: Online through LinkedIn
Purpose of the Learnership
The programme is designed to provide unemployed matriculants with practical workplace experience and formal banking-related training.
Successful candidates will gain exposure to:
- Banking operations.
- General office administration.
- Customer-service activities.
- Call-centre support.
- Record management.
- Data capturing.
- Business correspondence.
- Workplace policies and procedures.
- Professional communication.
- Theoretical banking studies.
Qualification on Completion
Successful candidates must be willing to enrol for the:
Senior Certificate in Banking
Participation in the qualification is compulsory.
Learners will be required to complete:
- Theoretical classes.
- Formative assessments.
- Summative assessments.
- A Portfolio of Evidence.
- Practical workplace activities.
The advertisement does not state the exact NQF level of the banking qualification.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be currently unemployed.
- Have completed Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 certificate.
- Have no work experience or no more than six months of work experience.
- Have basic computer literacy.
- Be willing to enrol for the Senior Certificate in Banking.
- Be able to communicate in English.
- Reside in Bloemfontein or surrounding areas.
- Clearly indicate Bloemfontein as their base location.
- Be available for the full 12-month programme.
Applications from candidates who do not clearly indicate Bloemfontein or a surrounding location may not be considered.
Location Requirement
This learnership is specifically intended for candidates based in:
- Bloemfontein; or
- Surrounding areas close to Bloemfontein.
The advertisement states that only candidates who explicitly indicate Bloemfontein or a surrounding area as their base location will be considered.
Applicants should ensure that their CV and online profile reflect their correct residential location.
Work Experience Requirement
The programme is aimed at unemployed matriculants with:
Zero to six months of work experience
Applicants with more than six months of formal work experience may not meet the stated requirements.
Candidates without previous employment experience are encouraged to include relevant school, volunteer, community or short-term project activities in their CVs.
Job Responsibilities
Successful learners will assist with entry-level operational and administrative duties.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting daily operational activities.
- Performing general administrative work.
- Assisting in areas where they are deployed.
- Supporting call-centre activities where required.
- Capturing information.
- Updating and maintaining records.
- Preparing correspondence.
- Preparing documentation.
- Attending training and workshops.
- Participating in development activities.
- Following company policies and procedures.
- Completing tasks linked to the learning objectives.
Operations Support
Learners may be placed in different operational areas according to Postbank’s needs.
This may include:
- General banking administration.
- Customer-service support.
- Call-centre assistance.
- Records administration.
- Document preparation.
- Data capturing.
- Internal departmental support.
- Other entry-level operational activities.
The exact placement will depend on the operational requirements of Postbank.
Call-Centre and Customer-Service Exposure
Some learners may be deployed to support call-centre or customer-service activities.
Duties may include:
- Responding to basic enquiries.
- Recording customer information.
- Referring complex matters.
- Updating records.
- Following approved scripts or procedures.
- Communicating professionally.
- Supporting customer-service initiatives.
Records and Data Capturing
The successful candidates will assist with capturing, updating and maintaining information.
Responsibilities may include:
- Capturing data accurately.
- Updating customer or operational records.
- Checking information for completeness.
- Filing documentation.
- Maintaining electronic records.
- Preparing basic reports.
- Correcting errors when instructed.
- Protecting confidential information.
Correspondence and Documentation
Learners will assist with the preparation of business correspondence and documents.
This may include:
- Drafting basic letters.
- Preparing internal documents.
- Updating templates.
- Organising supporting documents.
- Printing and scanning records.
- Filing completed correspondence.
- Following document-control procedures.
Training and Assessments
Learners must attend all prescribed training sessions and classes.
They will be expected to:
- Participate in theoretical learning.
- Complete assigned learning activities.
- Submit formative assessments.
- Complete summative assessments.
- Compile a Portfolio of Evidence.
- Meet attendance requirements.
- Complete workplace tasks.
- Follow instructions from facilitators and supervisors.
Failure to complete the learning requirements may affect successful completion of the programme.
Computer Literacy Requirements
Applicants must have basic knowledge of:
- Microsoft Word.
- Microsoft Excel.
- Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Email.
- Data capturing.
- Basic internet use.
- Electronic document management.
Computer literacy is required at an operational or foundational level.
Communication Requirements
Applicants must be able to engage and interact in English.
They should demonstrate the ability to:
- Speak clearly.
- Read instructions.
- Write basic business communication.
- Communicate with colleagues.
- Liaise with stakeholders.
- Ask for assistance when necessary.
- Provide accurate information.
- Maintain a professional approach.
Skills and Attributes
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Good computer literacy.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Planning ability.
- Organisational skills.
- Coordination ability.
- Facilitation skills.
- Good verbal communication.
- Good written communication.
- Ability to prioritise tasks.
- Sound reasoning.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Persuasiveness.
- Ability to work independently.
- Accuracy.
- Initiative.
- Attention to detail.
- Self-motivation.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to handle stress.
- A sense of urgency.
- A practical approach to work.
Learnership Duration
The programme will run for:
12 months
Successful candidates must be available for the full programme period.
The learnership is a temporary development opportunity and does not guarantee permanent employment with Postbank after completion.
Learnership Stipend
The monthly stipend or remuneration was not specified in the supplied advertisement.
Applicants should wait for official communication from Postbank regarding payment and contractual conditions.
Documents Applicants May Need
The advertisement does not provide a complete list of compulsory supporting documents.
Applicants may be requested to submit:
- An updated CV.
- A copy of their South African identity document.
- A copy of their Grade 12 certificate.
- A statement of Matric results.
- Proof of residence.
- Any additional documents requested during the application process.
Applicants should ensure that their CV clearly states Bloemfontein or the relevant surrounding area as their location.
How to Apply for the Postbank Operations Learnership 2026
Applications must be submitted online through the advertised LinkedIn vacancy page.
Click here to apply for the Postbank Operations Learnership 2026
Applicants should:
- Open the vacancy page.
- Review the full programme requirements.
- Sign in to their LinkedIn account.
- Complete the required application process.
- Upload an updated CV.
- Clearly indicate Bloemfontein or a surrounding area as their base location.
- Include Grade 12 and computer-literacy information.
- Review the application carefully.
- Submit it before the closing date.
Learnership Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
07 August 2026
Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.
Applicants should apply early to avoid technical difficulties near the deadline.
Important Application Checklist
Before submitting the application, confirm that:
- You are a South African citizen.
- You are currently unemployed.
- You have Grade 12 or an NQF Level 4 certificate.
- You have no more than six months of work experience.
- You live in Bloemfontein or a surrounding area.
- Your location is clearly stated in your CV.
- You have basic computer skills.
- You can communicate in English.
- You are willing to enrol for the Senior Certificate in Banking.
- You can participate for the full 12 months.
- Your application is submitted by 07 August 2026.